Salt Lake City, founded by Mormons in 1847, is witnessing significant cultural change as younger adults are drawn to its affordable real estate and outdoor activities. The Salt Lake Temple, closed for renovations since December 2019, will soon offer a public open house, signifying a shift towards inclusivity. Downtown hosts the Utah Pride Festival, showcasing the city's LGBTQ+ community and representation. This evolving identity is highlighted by initiatives like whiskey walking tours that challenge traditional views on alcohol within the conservative backdrop of the Mormon faith.
"For a place that has long been considered conservative, that feels like a sea change."
"Salt Lake City has always offered up surprises."
"I joined Santangelo's Whiskey & History walking tour of Downtown, where I learned that though the Mormon faith famously preaches abstinence from alcohol..."
"The transformation reflects wider changes afoot in Salt Lake City."
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